Holiday Road Trip Gear That’s Actually Worth Packing

Christmas road trips can feel like a dare: overloaded SUV, bad weather, half-wrapped gifts in the trunk, and someone asking for Wi-Fi before you’ve left the driveway. With about 119 million Americans on the move over the year-end holiday period and roughly nine out of ten going by car, you’re not imagining the chaos. The right car gear won’t fix your in-laws, but it absolutely can save your sanity.

The Small Upgrades That Change the Whole Drive

Start with winter safety. The National...